Fly fishing for Pike

Fly-fishing has long been a fascinating, demanding and challenging sport. Fly-fishing for pike takes it to a new level of excitement. The pike is our top fresh-water predator and is a hard-fighting, sporting quarry.

At Bowood, we have a beautiful estate lake, which is home to some splendid, heavyweight pike. We also have the services of a knowledgeable, experienced guide. David Wolsoncroft-Dodds’ book, Fly-fishing for Pike, was published in 2010 by Quiller. David can take you out on the lake and help you in your quest to land a pike on a fly-rod. The boat is designed for fly-fishing and is equipped with a stealthy electric engine. David can provide help with your fly-casting and can supply top quality rods, reels and lines – along with some of his tried and tested pike flies. He can also show how to handle pike safely. The boat house gives you somewhere to take refuge when the English weather is unkind and is a perfect setting for lunch and revitalising coffee.

Over the years, Bowood has consistently produced specimen pike. The fishing is never over-exploited so should continue to be first class. The lake has an abundant supply of prey-fish to ensure that the pike thrive. It is an idyllic setting in which to enjoy some special fishing.

To arrange a session, contact David Wolsoncroft-Dodds .

Telephone – 01249 890114

Mobile – 07909 716234

Email – david@flyfishforpike.co.uk